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Alameda County eviction cases rising fast | Are COVID-19 tests still free? | 5 Oakland restaurants added to Michelin Guide

Tag: Election 2020 resources

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Alameda County’s election was marred by systemic problems, say voting rights groups

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Election monitors found that over 100 ballots were lost at an East Oakland voting center, and say language access laws weren’t followed at others.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s District 5 City Council race is a nail-biter

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Incumbent councilmember Noel Gallo is still leading by a thin margin. But challengers Richard Santos Raya and Zoe Lopez-Meraz say their ranked-choice strategy might still pay off.

Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland school board races come into view, and outgoing members reflect

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

The teacher’s union, which spent far less on races than other groups, saw a majority of their preferred candidates prevail.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland live election results 2020

by The Oaklandside November 3, 2020November 16, 2020

Election results for Oakland City Council, OUSD school board, City Attorney, and Oakland ballot measures.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland artists are projecting huge animated murals around town to help voters find ballot boxes

by Sarah Belle Lin November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

The Civil Rights-era inspired images gleamed from the walls of the Alameda County Courthouse Sunday night. They’ll be at Frank Ogawa Plaza Tuesday night.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What happens if Oakland voters don’t know their usual polling place is closed this year? These volunteers have a plan

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

A volunteer group is posting flyers at each of Oakland’s usual polling places to make sure voters know about this year’s 26 voting centers.

Posted inLive Update

Oakland 2020 election live updates: A rally at Frank Ogawa; ranked-choice voting early results

Avatar photo by The Oaklandside and The Oaklandside October 31, 2020November 5, 2020

Our reporters were out and about all day and night Tuesday, checking in voting centers and talking to candidates after results started coming in.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Map: Where to drop your ballot at 24/7 official drop boxes in Oakland

Tasneem Raja headshot by Tasneem Raja October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

There are 17 drop boxes across Oakland, and 66 across Alameda County. You can use any of them. Don’t forget to sign your envelope first!

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Voting in person for the 2020 election? Here’s what Oaklanders need to know

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

Worried about voter intimidation, lost mail, language barriers, COVID-19, or long lines? We looked into it for you, and spell out your rights.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Spending by independent groups soars in Oakland City Council, school board elections

Natalie Orenstein headshotDarwin BondGraham by Natalie Orenstein and Darwin BondGraham October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Wealthy individuals, business groups, and unions have poured over $2 million into local races to influence voters.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland city attorney election: incumbent Barbara Parker faces Eli Ferran

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham October 20, 2020October 21, 2020

Ferran, who used to work for Parker, says the City Attorney’s Office is unfocused and has made big mistakes. Parker says she’s far more experienced and capable of managing the city’s team of lawyers.

empty desks and chairs in a classroom
Posted inEducation Equity

Charter school supporters spend big on Oakland school board races

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride October 15, 2020October 21, 2020

Four political committees, including two pro-charter groups, a local education policy organization, and the teachers’ union are supporting opposing slates in contentious school board races.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Looking for Oakland voter guides? Here’s a partial list

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham October 14, 2020October 30, 2020

As a nonprofit newsroom, The Oaklandside doesn’t make endorsements. Here are a few voter guides compiled by informed locals.

Posted inHow We Work

How we’re covering the 2020 election in Oakland

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham October 14, 2020October 21, 2020

Our ‘citizen’s agenda’ approach: start by asking Oakland residents about what’s working, and what’s not, in their neighborhoods and schools. Go from there.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

After a messy bankruptcy, Oakland City Council candidate Derreck Johnson lost ownership of his restaurant

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham October 7, 2020October 28, 2020

Public perception is that Johnson owns Home of Chicken and Waffles, but his business history was rocky, and he lost control of the popular Jack London eatery in 2017.

Posted inArts & Community

Drive-in theater on hold, but the Oakland Coliseum and Arena will become a massive voting site

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla October 2, 2020October 21, 2020

Starting October 31 voters can cast their ballots in person or drive-thru and drop them off.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

District elections: the surprising history explaining how we vote in Oakland

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham September 29, 2020October 6, 2020

After a long battle, voters overhauled the city’s political system 40 years ago, making the City Council more racially diverse and accountable to neighborhoods.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

There’s one at-large seat on Oakland’s City Council. Three very different candidates are running for it

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham September 25, 2020October 11, 2020

We asked incumbent Rebecca Kaplan and challengers Derreck Johnson and Nancy Sidebotham about their views on homelessness, policing, and more.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Lyft backing campaign to unseat Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham September 24, 2020October 6, 2020

The ride-hailing giant contributed $100,000 to YIMBY activists who are running ads against Kaplan and supporting her opponent, Derreck Johnson.

Posted inEducation Equity

What do Oakland school board members do, exactly?

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride September 17, 2020October 6, 2020

Oaklanders have a rare chance to elect a mostly new school board this year. From creating policies to adopting budgets, here’s what they do—and don’t—have the power to do.

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